WHAT'S ON

HOTEL DINING

Sukhumvit

Amari Boulevard (02-255-2930)

- April: La Gritta features an all-you-can-eat pasta menu and choice of desserts from the normal menu every Monday night for 490 baht.

Ambassador (02-254-0444)

- April: Am Cafe highlights traditional Thai cuisine including khao chae and mango and sticky rice in an international buffet at 349 baht for lunch and 399 baht for dinner.

Grand Mercure Park Avenue (02-262-0000)

- April 8: VivaVino features an Easter Sunday brunch with meat carving station, BBQ items, cold and hot Italian dishes and more at 700 baht net. A group of 4 pays for 3.

Grand Sukhumvit (02-207-9999)

- April: Cafe de Nimes features a grand international and seafood buffet at 450 baht for lunch and 650 baht for dinner. The a la carte menu offers everything from Thai favourites to tandoori, salads, sandwiches and steaks.

Imperial Queen's Park (02-261-9000)

- April: Les Nympheas presents foie gras a la carte for lunch (except Sat) and dinner. Terrace restaurant features seafood shabu shabu buffet dinner at 480 baht.

Imperial Tara (02-259-2900)

- Until May 15: Tara coffee shop features the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae, from Dhevaves Palace in the international buffet lunch.

JW Marriott Bangkok (02-656-7700)

- April: New York Steakhouse features white asparagus promotion daily for dinner with specialities such as white asparagus cappuccino with pan-fried tiger prawns, white asparagus tips served with hollandaise sauce and more.

Landmark (02-254-0404)

- April: The Atrium features a newly upgraded grand buffet, priced at 880 baht for lunch from Mon-Sat (50% discount for a group of 4); 750 baht for dinner from Sun-Thur; 950 baht for dinner on Fri and Sat; and 990 baht for Sunday brunch.

Novotel Lotus (02-261-0111)

- April 8: Coco's Cafe features a family Easter Sunday brunch buffet at 575 baht. There're also lots of fun activities for kids such as egg hunting, egg painting and a magic show.

Rembrandt (02-261-7100)

- April 8: Rang Mahal presents an Easter Sunday brunch with live Indian music and entertainment from a Bugs Bunny balloon-maker - 950 baht net, 500 baht net for children (free flowing house wine at 500 baht net).

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (02-649-8888)

- Until April 8: The hotel presents "Simply Scandinavian - A Celebration of Food & Music". Visiting Finnish chef Bjorn Ekstrand presents his signature dishes from Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland in buffet style at the Orchid Cafe for lunch and dinner. The Sound of Swing jazz band will perform in the evenings at the Living Room.

Westin Grande Sukhumvit (02-207-8000)

- April 7-9: The Med presents a special Grande Easter buffet at 990 baht for lunch and 1,100 baht for dinner. There will also be live band entertainment and lots of fun activities for children such as an Easter egg hunt, magic clown and more.

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Dusit Thani (02-236-0450)

- April: Enjoy a selection of international and Thai food plus a lamb carvery in celebration of Easter at The Pavilion from April 8-15. Thien Duong offers an array of creative mussel and oyster dishes from April 9-22.

Holiday Inn Silom (02-238-4300)

- April 8: The Brasserie features an Easter Sunday brunch with a selection of European favourites and an array of desserts including chocolate Easter eggs at 550 baht.

Mandarin (02-633-3170)

- April 13-16: Celebrate Thai New Year at Krua Luang with a Songkran menu featuring cuisine from the 4 regions of Thailand. Gaddi's Grill offers a special Thai set menu at 450 baht.

Montien (02-233-7060)

- April: The Monti's special dishes are sea bream on beetroot and capsicum coulis; and lamb cutlets with a salsa verde of anchovy, capers, mint, garlic and olives.

The Oriental (02-659-9000)

- April 9-14: Chef Jereme Leung, founding chef of the renowned Whampao Club in Shanghai, will present his latest culinary highlights at The China House. Chef Leung has introduced a fresh look and presentation to Shanghainese dishes incorporating non-traditional ingredients from all over the globe, while preparing them with traditional Chinese cooking techniques.

Pan Pacific (02-632-9000)

- April 13-15: Heights Cafe has included the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae, in an international buffet lunch at 800 baht, 950 baht on April 15.

Royal Orchid Sheraton (02-266-9214)

- April 8: etc...on the river restaurant features an Easter Sunday brunch at 1,599 baht with unlimited sparkling wine, house red or white wine; 1,299 baht with unlimited fruit juice, half price for children. Easter Bunny will give out colourful chocolate eggs to kids and entertain them with an egg hunt and egg painting.

Shangri-La (02-236-7777)

- April 8: Next2 Cafe & Terrace presents an Easter Sunday brunch with international cuisine, traditional Easter items from live cooking stations, kids' menu and chocolate bunnies and more. There'll be lots of fun games for kids including the ever-popular Easter egg hunt.

Sofitel Silom Bangkok (02-238-1991)

- April: Mistral's chef Eric highlights Pacific seafood in the buffet line such as fresh tuna salad Polynesian style, seared maguro and king scallop mousse and more. There's a special Easter "Funny Bunny" buffet brunch on April 8 for 798 baht.

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Banyan Tree Bangkok (02-679-1200)

- April: Saffron features traditional Songkran cuisine with dishes such as khao chae chilled rice set, chicken soup with Thai herbs in coconut milk, wing bean salad and more.

Conrad Bangkok (02-690-9999)

- April: Liu restaurant presents Shanghai seafood delicacies such as deep-fried silver fish with spiced salt, braised sea cucumber with shrimp roe and more.

Evergreen Laurel (02-266-9988)

- Until April 12: Cafe Laurel highlights rainbow trout dishes in international buffet lunch on weekdays at 499 baht, half price for children, with a "3 for the price of 2" offer on Mon, Wed and Fri.

Nai Lert Park Bangkok (02-253-0123)

- April 8: Iso restaurant features an Easter Sunday brunch with live jazz music and the popular Easter egg hunt in the park for 1,200 baht.

Plaza Athenee Bangkok (02-650-8800)

- April 6-9: Rain Tree Cafe features an Easter-inspired buffet at 2,100 baht. On April 8, kids will be entertained by fun tricks from Amazing K as well as an egg hunt around the hotel.

The Sukhothai (02-344-8888)

- April 6-9: La Scala features an Easter set menu for lunch and dinner at 1,850 baht. Lobby Salons offer an Easter chocolate buffet from 2-6pm at 850 baht. Colonnade presents an Easter brunch buffet on April 8 at 1,999 baht with an Easter egg hunt for kids in the courtyard at 1:30pm.

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Arnoma (02-255-3443)

- April 8: Buttercup features an Easter Sunday brunch at 450 baht. Kids can enjoy the children's brunch free of charge when accompanied by 2 paying adults.

- our Seasons Bangkok (02-251-6127)

- April 9-17: Spice Market welcomes summer with khao chae set lunch, served with six side dishes at 650 baht.

Grand Hyatt Erawan (02-254-1234)

- April 8: The Dining Room presents an Easter Sunday brunch with Kiddies' Corner for 1,500 baht, 800 baht for children. Spasso celebrates Easter with an Italian-style Sunday brunch plus live music at 1,500 baht, 800 baht for children,

Holiday Inn Bangkok (02-656-0360)

- April 13-16: Charm Thai offers a lunch buffet with the Thai summer rice dish, khao chae, at 370 baht.

InterContinental Bangkok (02-656-0360)

- April 8: Espresso features an Easter seafood brunch buffet with live music from the jazz trio at 1,490 baht.

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Novotel Siam Square (02-209-8888)

- April 8: The Square celebrates Easter with a grand buffet plus fun games, magic, clowns for kids at 850 baht, half price for children.

Pathumwan Princess (02-216-3700)

- April: Kongju introduces 4 new Korean set menus served in bento box for lunch and dinner.

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Amari Atrium (02-718-2000)

- April 8: Cascade features an Easter Sunday brunch at 750 baht, free for kids. Fun activities for kids include Easter egg hunt, pot painting, cake decoration, Little Princess nail spa and more.

Amari Watergate (02-653-9000)

- Until April 15: Thai On 4 restaurant features the favourite Thai summer rice dish khao chae, served with a variety of condiments for lunch at 310 baht.

Baiyoke Sky (02-656-3000)

- April: Stellar Palace's recommended special dish is the healthy double-boiled bamboo pith and fish maw with ginseng.

Century Park (02-246-7800)

- April 13-15: Cafe at the Park features the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae, in the buffet lunch at 335 baht.

Classic Place (02-255-4444)

- April: Place coffee shop features Thai rice summer dish, khao chae, from Phetchaburi province in the buffet line priced at 290 baht.

Indra Regent (02-208-0022)

- April: Botanica Buffet & Grill offers an international and Thai buffet, daily for lunch and dinner. This month's a la carte menu highlights mussels.

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Grand China Princess (02-224-9977)

- April: Siang Ping Loh features fresh fish menus such as steamed snow fish with black olives, seabass soup, deep-fried seabass in brown sauce and more.

Royal Princess Larn Luang (02-281-3088)

- April: Empress presents a selection of Chinese roast specialities in lotus leaf. Piccolo features an Italian pizza special.

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Siam City (02-247-0123)

- April 8: Patummat presents a traditional Easter fare buffet lunch with children's corner set with balloons, milk shake, ice cream, painting and an Easter egg hunt, priced at 650 baht, half price for children.

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Chaophya Park (02-290-0125)

- April: Park Care offers the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae.

The Emerald (02-276-4567)

- April: Emerald coffee shop features an international buffet with an array of food from the four regions of Thailand adding to the buffet line.

Grand Mercure Fortune (02-641-1500)

- April: The hotel presents a Songkran buffet with international and Thai dishes as well as the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae at 335 baht, 195 baht for children.

The Grand (02-274-1515)

- April: Four Season Chinese restaurant presents a daily dim sum buffet including hot pot, fried rice or noodles and dessert at 320 baht, with a 5 for the price of 4 promotion.

Radisson (02-641-4777)

- April: Radisson coffee shop features a taste of Brazilian cuisine. An international buffet costs 400 baht for lunch and 480 baht for dinner.

Swissotel Le Concorde (02-694-2222)

- April 8: Fountain Cafe presents an Easter Sunday brunch with international cuisine, traditional dishes, chocolate rabbits, Easter eggs and more at 650 baht, 350 baht for children.

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Amari Don Muang Airport (02-566-1020)

- April: Henry J. Bean's Bar & Grill features Mexican fajitas specialities served with beer or a shot of tequila, plus live music from Mon-Sat.

Rama Gardens (02-561-0022)

- April: Capriccio's restaurant features rock lobsters served with an avocado salad, or in a risotto or spinach roulade, for lunch and dinner.

Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok (02-541-1234)

- April 8: Chatuchak Cafe presents an Easter Sunday brunch at 990 baht, or 1,290 baht with wine buffet. Kids can enjoy many fun activities at the Poolside.

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Novotel Bangna (02-366-0505)

- April 9-18: The Square includes the favourite Thai summer rice dish, khao chae, in the international buffet at 550 baht for lunch and 650 baht for dinner.

Royal Princess Srinakarin (02-721-8400)

- April: Miyuki presents an all-you-can-eat menu prepared by chef Narong at 450 baht for lunch and 550 baht for dinner.

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Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa (02-476-0022)

- April: Riverside Terrace features a traditional Thai dinner buffet with specialties from the four regions of Thailand, BBQ seafood, and live Thai classical dance shows at 1,100 baht.

Millennium Hilton (02-442-2000)

- April 13: Flow features a Songkran brunch buffet with an array of gastronomic delights, plus a traditional Thai long drum band performance at 1,250 baht.

Montien Riverside (02-292-2999)

- April: The Emperor's special dishes are wok-fried sea asparagus with XO sauce, and wok-fried sea asparagus with scallops and black peppercorn.

Peninsula Bangkok (02-861-28880)

- Until April 15: Thiptara offers a Songkran set dinner menu at 1,200 baht. Khao chae set menu is also available at the Lobby from 11am-3pm and at Thiptara from 6-10pm for 370 baht.

Royal City (02-435-8888)

- April: Krua Khun Chai highlights mushroom menus during dinner with dishes such as fried mushrooms, steamed mushrooms with snow fish, mushroom salad and more.

Royal River (02-422-9222)

- April: Rimnam Terrace features a BBQ buffet dinner together with an array of Italian pasta dishes at 500 baht.

Beyond Bangkok

Anantara Resort Hua Hin (032-520-250)

- April 8: It's Easter Grande seafood buffet at the Beachside. Enjoy grilled river prawns, rock lobster, blue crab, squid, fish and more.

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya (038-428-323)

- April: Mantra restaurant and bar features Alaskan king crab delicacies. Open daily 6pm onwards.

Hilton Hua Hin (032-538-999)

- April 8: White Lotus restaurant presents a special Easter wine dinner featuring a 5-course Chinese set dinner paired with exclusive wines from the hotel's wine cellar at 1,350 baht.

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai (053-888-888)

- April 8: Akaligo features an Easter Sunday brunch with Mediterranean cuisines, salad bars, desserts and delightful jazz music at 1,500 baht per person.

Sheraton Pattaya (038-259-888)

- April: Chef Matthew Woolford introduces a new menu at Infiniti restaurant. Signature dishes include grilled white snapper with spicy Thai herb salad, or wood-fired red curry duck.

Bangkok Post

Last Updated : Sunday April 08, 2007